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Lead Assessor*
Baltimore, MD

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Responsibilities: 

  • Manage a system assessment from initiation to final reporting in accordance with the NISTIR 8011, Automation Support for Security Control Assessments

  • Lead a team of assessors to fully and accurately evaluate a system’s security posture 

  • Assist in process improvement and automation for the assessment methodology 

  • Conduct technical evaluation of information system design, focusing on information security aspects and accreditation according to the NIST Risk Management Framework

  • Utilize various information system inspection tools to audit systems, analyze potential vulnerabilities and identify mitigation approaches 

  • Review program documentation such as Risk Assessments, Security Plans, and Contingency Plans

  • Create project deliverables accurately and on time, as required

  

Qualifications:

  • Must be able to obtain and sustain a Census Bureau Public Trust clearance

  • US Citizen able to pass a Government Background Check

  • 7+ years experience with Federal Accreditation testing, a degree can be substituted for some years of experience 

  • Understanding of the operation of data base systems (Oracle, My SQL, MapReduce, etc.) 

  • Understanding of System Security design (3-zone, proxies, etc.)

  • Understanding of application development methods (Dev/Ops specifically)

  • Understanding of systems hardening methods and standards (GPOs, STIGS, etc.)

  • Experience in Unix/Linux, Windows systems 

  • Understanding of network-based protection systems

  • Understanding of information management and protection systems (AV, Patch management, etc.)

  • Knowledge of FedRAMP process

  • Expertise in NIST 800-53 requirements and implementation

  • Experience in performing risk assessments and developing risk assessment reports

  • CISSP, CAP, CISA, or equivalent certifications

  • Candidate must be a great communicator (both written and verbal) and be able to work with a group as well as independently

  • Must be available/able to travel up to 25%

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* This role is for a 1099 position and does not include any benefits.

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